Hi Ladies, just wondering if any of you have been told anything about exercising while pregnant. I would normally do a lot of exercise, circuits, weights, spinning, running, usually 6 to 7 sessions a week. I asked my GP last week and she said she wasn't sure about exercise in pregnancy then she said just walk maybe. I then asked a friend who specialises in pregnancy fitness and she advised that once the exercise is not new to me and all was well with the pregnancy then it should be fine. Just curious what others may have been told. I am still exercising but have cut down on the number of sessions since last week.

Went to the early pregnancy class in Holles Stree last week and the physio was really encouraging exercise just said to be careful not to get completely out of breath or overheat and ask for advice re modifications for any classes. Have also seen a couple of good workouts on you tube this one is a home workout cleared for pregnancy at all stages https://youtu.be/uDei1l8vcII

Yup I've heard the same thing, all the other advice given on here is very good. My best friend is an obstetrician and on her second pregnancy she did CrossFit throughout (though modified as she needed to). I think they say to avoid ab exercises as your abdominal muscles will be separating as your womb grows and doing exercises can actually do injury to your abs rather than strengthen them. I walk my dogs every day and do some light cardio, dancing and weights during the week - trying to keep the arms strong for holding babba! :-)

Rule of thumb is once you were doing it before you got pg it is ok during pregnancy. They do advise as one of the girls mentioned that you stay well hydrated and don't overwork yourself ie reduce the intensity you are more prone to injury in pregnancy too and over exertion may cause dizzness etc which isn't good for you.

I jogged during most my pg and did weights but I sat in a chair to support my back for those. I have friends that have personal trainers and if you do too they will know exactly the do's & don't's.xx

My first pregnancy I worked out right til the very end- including hula hooping!!!! Now I wasn't killing myself but just stayed doing what I had been doing with a bit less intensity.

Second pregnancy I didn't have access to my gym as we had moved so I walked 6km most days- again until the very end.

Both times I had great pregnancies so I'll be doing everything I can to stay active this time too! I'm only sorry my trainer stopped our weights classes- I would have continued that throughout. Listen to your body; stay really really well hydrated and watch your heart rate. Some issues with Dom an stuff and being on your back as you get bigger but I think if we're sensible everything should be good.

its such a shame your doc was a bit off putting. But maybe when you see your midwife or consultant you might get better advice???